Amidst the cheers of the officials, Tie Butian slowly got down from the imperial chariot. Her eyes swept across the crowd and she said softly, "Rise."
The officials thanked her and stood up.
But there was one person who didn't kneel.
Chu Yang leaned against a pillar in the main hall and looked at Tie Butian. He snorted inwardly: You want me to kneel to you? Hmph!
However, after not seeing him for almost two years, this young emperor had obviously changed from the past.
He was still young and handsome. He was still tall and straight. Compared to the past, he was more graceful and graceful, and less immature. His every move was already natural.
Tie Butian didn't think that Chu Yang, who was pretending to be Pavilion Master Cheng, didn't kneel and greet her. The officials were also used to it.
It turned out that the Pavilion Masters of Bu Tian Pavilion had this privilege: Once they entered the golden hall, they represented Minister Chu and didn't have to kneel!
Who in Iron Cloud didn't respect King of Hell Chu? Under the imperial family's relentless promotion, Minister Chu had already become the savior of the entire Iron Cloud!
Not kneeling in front of the emperor? What was wrong with that? That was only right!
Even if it was only on behalf of Minister Chu, they definitely couldn't lower their heads to anyone!
Tie Butian strode forward, getting nearer and nearer.
Chu Yang was suddenly at a loss. This was clearly … a man! Was it really a woman?
Minister Chu looked at Tie Butian and sized her up carefully. The more he looked, the more suspicious he became. She had an Adam's apple! She didn't have a chest! Her waist wasn't very thin and her hips weren't round either …
Apart from the lack of facial hair, no matter how one looked at her … She was a man.
Chu Yang muttered inwardly: Wu Qianqian definitely wouldn't lie to me … But what was going on now?
Could it be that this b * tch had been pretending to be a man for too long? Had half of him also become a man?
Minister Chu sized her up with a sneaky look.
Tie Butian walked to the front of the officials. Suddenly, her eyes swept over them and she said gently, "Prime Minister Wang, I heard that you're sick. Why aren't you resting at home? I wanted to visit you after the morning court assembly today, but I didn't expect to see you here. Prime Minister is already advanced in age. You need to take care of yourself. "
Prime Minister Wang said gratefully, "Your Majesty, you are so concerned about the affairs of the state, but you still remember my illness. I am so grateful. How could I dare to delay the affairs of the state …"
Tie Butian sighed. He said, "Yesterday, We have already prepared the corresponding medicine and prescription. Later, after the morning court session. I'll send an imperial physician to the Prime Minister's residence to treat the Prime Minister. "
The Monarch was so compassionate towards his subordinates that all the officials felt the same way. All of them looked at Prime Minister Wang with envy. Some of their eyes were already wet.
Tie Butian was calm and amiable. Along the way, she exchanged a few pleasantries with a few officials, making them feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
The morning court assembly had not yet begun, but the atmosphere of loyalty and patriotism was already thick and strong.
Tie Butian was walking forward. Suddenly, he smelled a strong smell of alcohol. She couldn't help but frown slightly. Following the smell, she saw the Pavilion Master of Bu Tian Pavilion, dressed in black, leaning against a pillar in the corridor, looking like he was still drunk.
The two Pavilion Masters of Heaven Mending Pavilion had always taken turns to attend court. Yesterday, it was Cheng Ang. Of course, it was Chen Yutong today.
"Pavilion Master Cheng, were you drunk last night?" The Emperor asked jokingly. Tie Butian had always treasured these two old subordinates that Chu Yang had left behind. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given them so much preferential treatment.
"Yes, I was drunk …" Chu Yang said vaguely. He thought to himself, 'Drunk from anger.'
Tie Butian turned and said, "Give Pavilion Master Cheng a bowl of hangover soup." Immediately, an attendant agreed. Not long after, a bowl of thick hangover soup was brought over. Chu Yang naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony. He took it and gulped it down.
This kind of treatment made the eyes of all the military officials green with envy. Bu Tian Pavilion was indeed impressive!
Tie Butian finally walked to the dragon throne. Facing the south, he sat down slowly.
After a round of formalities, the court assembly began.
Chu Yang shrank to the side and listened. The more he listened, the more bored he became.
It was nothing more than a drought in the East, a flood in the West, bandits in the North, a lack of officials in the South. Which one was appointed? Which one was appointed? Which one was corrupt? Which one was praised for benefiting the people …
Other than that, it was about the impeachment of officials. The censors and censors came out one by one to make their statements. Then, there would be rebuttals from the opposing side. Then, there would be a war of words between both sides …
And so on and so forth. Chu Yang couldn't help but yawn as he listened. Thankfully, he wasn't the Emperor. If he had to face these things every day, he might have long had a mental breakdown …
But Tie Butian sat upright on the dragon throne. His attitude was serious as he reviewed each and every one of them and replied seriously. He was extremely serious. He gave a clear answer to each and every one of them. There were only a few items that were suppressed.
With the Emperor being so serious and serious, how would the officials dare to be negligent? Of course, they were even more energized. They were afraid that His Majesty would catch a glimpse of their negligence. If that happened, they would be in for a great deal of joy …
This was also the main reason why the efficiency of the Iron Cloud Empire's officials was especially high. The Emperor was smart, diligent and discerning. The officials didn't dare to be negligent. And as they went down, they became stricter and stricter. Even as a first-grade official, he had to work day and night. How could the people below him not be more efficient?
And so, the results were very obvious.
Only after three hours did these trivial matters come to an end. Immediately after, they began to study the border matters and the problems of governance. Only then did everyone heave a sigh of relief.
And at this time, the sun actually shone into the hall at a slanted angle.
Finally, Tie Butian received a cup of tea from a palace maid and took a sip. Then, she asked dispassionately, "Pavilion Master Chen, during this period of time, how's the matter regarding the supervision of all the officials in the world coming along?"
"Uh?" Chu Yang was drowsy. Hearing this, he hurriedly stood up straight.
Tie Butian smiled and said, "Bu Tian Pavilion has always been very effective in rectifying the governance of the officials. Some time ago, we rectified the two directions in the East and South respectively. There were some problems that even I was shocked by. Counting the days, the report from the Northwest should have arrived by now?"
Chu Yang wiped his saliva and stared blankly for a while. Then, he said, "Uh, about this, I forgot …" He didn't disguise these few words but used his original accent.
Instantly, the crowd was in an uproar!
Everyone's gazes were as sharp as knives. This bastard, relying on Her Majesty's favor, how dare he be so rude?
On the other side, an official with a head full of white hair was furious. It was that Prime Minister Wang. He said loudly and shakily, "Pavilion Master Chen! What do you mean by this? Her Majesty trusts you and that's why she entrusted you with the important task of supervising all the officials in the world. How dare you be so … so inattentive? This is a matter of national importance! This is … "
He was so angry that he was shaking uncontrollably, unable to speak.
Someone at the side, perhaps trying to smooth things over or add fuel to the fire, said lightly, "Pavilion Master Chen is drunk, it's not surprising that he forgot. Why is Prime Minister Wang so angry?"
Prime Minister Wang was even more furious. "How can a matter of national importance be ruined by alcohol? No matter how prestigious Bu Tian Pavilion is, it can't be so ridiculous! "
It was obvious that this group of people led by Prime Minister Wang was an important member of the opposition to Bu Tian Pavilion.
However, when Tie Butian heard Chu Yang's words, her body trembled slightly. Two dazzling lights suddenly flashed across her eyes. She stared intently at this' Pavilion Master Chen 'who exuded a languid aura and reeked of alcohol. She said slowly, "Pavilion Master Chen, what did you say just now? I … didn't understand. "
Everyone could tell from her words that Her Majesty seemed to be restraining something with all her might. Everyone was guessing that in the next moment, the heavens would probably shake and blood would flow like a river …
This monarch was very decisive and decisive in killing people. Even if you, Chen Yutong, were a Pavilion Master of Bu Tian Pavilion, it was ultimately because of King of Hell Chu that you were able to attain such a position. Now that you're courting death, you can't blame anyone else!
The hall was so silent that one could hear a pin drop.
Although everyone looked serious on the surface, they were actually gloating.
"Cough, cough …" Chu Yang coughed and cleared his throat. He raised his head and looked at Tie Butian with clear eyes. He said slowly, "Your Majesty, you didn't hear me clearly? Then I'll say it again. Erm, what I said just now was: Eh? Well, I forgot about that … "
This sentence was practically adding fuel to the fire. Too arrogant, too presumptuous!
This was not the attitude a subject should have when speaking to Her Majesty!
At once, the hall was in an uproar.
All the officials were filled with rage. All of them wanted Pavilion Master Chen Yutong to be removed from his post and investigated. They wanted him to be thrown into the imperial prison and executed by a thousand cuts.
Everyone jumped out, all of them very agitated.
Especially Prime Minister Wang and the others. They were so angry that smoke was coming out of their seven orifices. They all went forward and knelt down. "We implore Your Majesty to immediately execute this fatherless traitor! Chen Yutong's disrespect to Your Majesty is a capital offense! No matter what, he cannot be pardoned! "
From the beginning to the end, after Tie Butian heard Chu Yang's words, she suddenly froze on the spot. Her eyes stared fixedly at Chu Yang's black-robed figure. Her hands gripped the armrests of the dragon throne so tightly that the veins on her hands were popping out. Her entire body was trembling slightly.
This voice was not Chen Yutong's.
This voice was his!
When her eyes met the clear gaze behind the mask …
Tie Butian's mind buzzed and she only felt waves of dizziness. After a long while, she finally closed her eyes weakly and waved her hands. "Court dismissed … Pavilion Master Chen, stay!"
"Your Majesty!" All the officials exclaimed. They never expected Her Majesty to be so angry that she actually dismissed the court session immediately!
"Your Majesty, please take care of your body!"
"I said, dismiss the court session!" Tie Butian slammed the table. "All of you, leave!"
The heavenly might shook the entire hall. All the officials didn't dare to say a word. Even Prime Minister Wang, who had been kneeling for a long time just now, hurriedly got up. At this point, they definitely couldn't go against Her Majesty … They would really die.
"All of you, leave as well!" Tie Butian shouted to the palace maids and servants. "Leave together with the guards!"
"Yes."
In an instant, only two people were left in the hall.
The current Emperor, Tie Butian, and this fake Pavilion Master Chen.
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